Finance & Commerce names Top Projects of 2015

The complicated conversion of a former mill into affordable housing and the new St. Paul Saints ballpark are among the Top Projects of 2015 honorees announced Thursday by Finance & Commerce.

The A Mill Artist Lofts in Minneapolis and CHS Field in St. Paul are among 26 projects selected for the annual honors. To be eligible, the projects had to be completed by the end of 2015.An independent panel of judges looked at degree of difficulty, creativity in design, innovative construction techniques, cooperation among contractors and management, and sustainability efforts.

The projects will be featured in a series of stories and photos in the Minneapolis-based Finance & Commerce daily newspaper and finance-commerce.com starting in July. The people and companies behind the projects also will be honored at an Oct. 19 event at the Minneapolis Event Center.

Northern Stacks I
4800 East River Road, Fridley
Description: First building in massive redevelopment of 122-acre Superfund site and former home of Northern Pump Co.
Owner: Hyde Development
Contractor: Mortenson
Architect: Mohagen Hansen Architecture
Engineer: Westwood Professional Services, Reigstad & Associates

Owatonna Public Utilities Power Plant Repurposing
208 Walnut Ave. S., Owatonna
Description: Renovation of historic power plant into utilities’ offices and a public service center
Owner: Owatonna Public Utilities
Contractor: Rocon Inc.
Architect: Leo A Daly
Engineer: Leo A Daly

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Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Alatus, LLC was founded in 2005 with the goal of revitalizing communities through the planning, design and construction of transformative projects. Known for its dedication to excellence, Alatus is a leader in multi-family as well as mixed-use, commercial, and single-family residential real estate developments.

The company also includes MyHomeSource, LLC, which focuses on single-family home construction throughout the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro and brings more than 30 years of real estate, design, and construction experience to each neighborhood. With numerous, award-winning urban and suburban developments, Alatus proudly partners with clients and communities throughout the Upper Midwest.